Weather/Climate seasonal: cold winters, hot summers
Geography
Region of the US Midwestern region
Major cities in the state: Louisville, Lexington,Owensboro, Bowling Green,Covington
Neighboring states: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Any bodies of water in or around? The Mississippi,Ohio,Cumberland river
Topography the eastern part of the state is dominated by the Cumberland Plateau, on the western part of the Appaalachians
Time Zone Central,Eastern
Government
Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members) Mitch McConnell since 1985 and Jim Bunning 1999
History
When the State got its statehood June 1, 1792
Famous people Abraham Lincoln( was Born in Hodgenville,Kentucky) Johnny Depp ( Born in Owensboro, Kentucky) William "Billy" Ray Cyrus ( Born in Flatwoods Kentucky)
Famous events that took place in this state1782 the last battle of the American Revolutoin fought at Blue Licks, near Mount Olivet
Culture
Special: foods, music, festivals, etc fried chicken, fried cat fish, and county fried steak (popular foods) Music country
Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. Protestent, and
Presbyterian
Attractions
Landmarks Belle of Lousiville(river steam boat) Churchchill Downs ( home of the Ledgendary Kentucky Derby)
Major Events The Kentucky derby, International BBQ festival
Major Airports The Lousiville International Airport
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Crazy State Law A woman can not buy a hat without her husbands permission. One can't dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless there is more than six at once.
Interesting Facts Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the entire world. Kentucky's Berea collage was the first racially integrated collage in the south Berea collage
State: kentucky
Capitol: Frankfort
Facts about the State
Geography
Government
History
- When the State got its statehood June 1, 1792
- Famous people Abraham Lincoln( was Born in Hodgenville,Kentucky) Johnny Depp ( Born in Owensboro, Kentucky) William "Billy" Ray Cyrus ( Born in Flatwoods Kentucky)
- Famous events that took place in this state1782 the last battle of the American Revolutoin fought at Blue Licks, near Mount Olivet
CulturePresbyterian
Attractions
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